The Rain

Netflix · 2018-2020 · 3 Seasons · 20 Episodes · Ended
Sci-FiDramaThriller
50
Fan Heat

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About The Rain

A deadly virus carried by the rain sweeps across Scandinavia, killing almost everyone it touches and collapsing society within hours. As panic spreads, a scientist locks his two children, Simone and Rasmus, inside an underground bunker with a promise to return. He never comes back, and the siblings wait out the apocalypse in the dark.

Six years later, supplies run out and the pair finally climb back into a world that has gone quiet and feral. Outside they find a deserted landscape reclaimed by nature and roamed by desperate gangs, and they fall in with a small band of young survivors who agree to help them search for answers. The group treks across an abandoned Denmark and Sweden, dodging the rain, raiders, and a shadowy company called Apollon that seems to know far more about the outbreak than it admits.

What begins as a survival story deepens into a mystery about the virus itself, its connection to Rasmus, and the brutal choices people make when civilization is gone. Holding it together is fierce, protective older sister Simone, played with raw intensity by Danish star Alba August.

Production Details & Legacy

The Rain was created by Jannik Tai Mosholt, Esben Toft Jacobsen, Christian Potalivo and originally aired on Netflix, with streaming available on Netflix. The series ran for 3 seasons and 20 episodes from 2018-2020, establishing itself as a landmark entry in the sci-fi and drama and thriller genres. Since its conclusion, The Rain has continued to attract new viewers through streaming platforms and remains a frequent subject of critical reappraisal and fan discussion.

The series features a rich ensemble of characters that have become iconic within television fandom. TVCeleb profiles 3 key characters from The Rain, including Simone Andersen (Alba August), Rasmus Andersen (Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen), Martin (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard). Each character has inspired dedicated fan communities, extensive analysis, and passionate debate about their motivations, relationships, and story arcs throughout the series.

The Rain holds a Fan Heat Score of 50 out of 100 on TVCeleb, reflecting the intensity and passion of its fanbase. The show has built a committed and enthusiastic community of viewers who continue to engage with and champion the series. The series is notable for its sci fi, drama, international qualities, which have contributed to its enduring appeal and cross-generational viewership.

Characters (3)

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? Frequently Asked Questions

The Rain follows two Danish siblings, Simone and Rasmus, who survive a rain-borne virus that wipes out most of Scandinavia by sheltering in a bunker for six years. When they emerge, they join a group of young survivors crossing a deserted, dangerous landscape while uncovering the truth behind the outbreak and the company that may have caused it.

The series stars Alba August as Simone Andersen and Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen as her younger brother Rasmus, alongside Mikkel Boe Følsgaard as the survivor group's hardened leader Martin. It was Denmark's first Netflix Original series.

The Rain streams on Netflix. Availability varies by region, so check your local streaming guide for current options.